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Govt. expedites proposing bill increasing GST ahead of parliament’s third term

July 17, 2022, 13:55

Male’, Maldives - The government of Maldives has expedited the process of increasing Goods and Services Tax (GST) by planning to propose the bill to the Maldives Parliament ahead of… Continued

MTCC to introduce minibuses in Addu City on July 31st

July 17, 2022, 13:26

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) on Saturday received 36 mini buses in Male’ some of which are to be transferred to regional hubs including Addu City. CEO… Continued

Maldives hosts the 54th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship

July 17, 2022, 13:00

Kaafu Atoll, Maldives - The 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2022, held in Maafushi Island of Kaafu Atoll, commenced on Saturday. The championship, which takes place from the… Continued

President ratifies Judicature Act amendment dissolving regional High Court branches

July 17, 2022, 12:52

Male’, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday ratified the 4th amendment to the Maldives Judicature Act (Act No. 22/2010). Parliament passed the bill at the 19th sitting of… Continued

Maldivian family injured in bus accident at Turkey

July 15, 2022, 10:38

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Mayor Ali Nizar on Friday confirmed that a Maldivian family suffered injuries during a bus accident in Turkey. Mayor Nizar stated that the family of… Continued

Maldives government releases statement regarding ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s transit

July 15, 2022, 10:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday night released a statement regarding the arrival of then Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Statement: The Government of Maldives, at… Continued

Nasheed commends Maldives government’s role in Gotabaya’s resignation

July 14, 2022, 19:16

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Leaked of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday commended the Maldives government on the thoughtful actions in providing safe entry to former Sri Lanka… Continued

BREAKING: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns as Sri lanka’s President

July 14, 2022, 19:02

Sri Lanka - International media reported on Thursday that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has tendered his resignation from the post of President. The parliament Speaker has also confirmed he has received Mr… Continued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not granted asylum: Singapore

July 14, 2022, 17:55

Singapore - Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday released a statement in response to media queries confirming that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been granted entry into Singapore. However he was… Continued

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa departs from Maldives

July 14, 2022, 14:08

Malé, Maldives - Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has departed from Maldives enroute to Sri Lanka on Saudia flight SV788 at 11:30 today. President Gotabaya was accompanied by his wife… Continued